Lot 68

there is one star carck on the body and one on the base, otherwise overall in good condition.
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Christie's London, 10/6/1974, lot 91 (with the original receipt).
The Estate of Sue Hewitt (1941-2024).
Sue Hewitt's remarkable career began in the mid-1960s, where she served as Personal Assistant to the wife of the Administrator of Papua New Guinea from 1965 to 1967, a role that led to her appointment as Personal Assistant to Maie Casey, wife of the Governor-General, Lord Casey, from 1967 to 1969.

In 1969, Sue joined Christie's, as the Sydney Office Manager for its newly established Australian branch. Her career with Christie's spanned nearly two decades, during which she achieved numerous milestones, including becoming the first woman auctioneer for Christie's worldwide in 1976. She subsequently held leadership roles such as Managing Director, Deputy Chairman, and Non-Executive Director.

After leaving Christie's, she took on several Commonwealth appointments, including membership in the National Cultural Heritage Committee. She also established herself as a respected art consultant and valuer, working with public galleries, private clients, and corporate entities right up to her death in February 2024.